In this intriguing video, we explore the fascinating reaction that occurs when you mix soap and gasoline. Prepare to be ...

Paul E. Richardson receives funding from the NIH and NSF. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered something that would clean their bodies and clothes. As the story goes, fat from someone’s ...

Mosquitoes. They’re annoying pests and can spread disease through their bites. As they seek out a meal of human blood, female mosquitoes use a variety of chemical cues to zero in on their next target.

Recent studies are validating this uneven experience, showing that mosquitos really are attracted to some people more than others. Researchers think it mostly has to do with a scent wafting from ...

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